As we wind down 2017, the staff and Board of Directors at Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) would like to wish you and your families a very happy and safe Christmas holiday season and a happy New Year. As we move into 2018 we look forward to working with you on the issues you would like to see us address on your behalf.

Electricity Human Resources Canada is pleased to announce that Mike Allen, Senior Vice President, Nuclear Refurbishment, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has won our prestigious Leader of the Year Award, for his unrelenting dedication and leadership.

Following a long career working in the energy sector, Mr. Allen joined OPG in 2003 as a Maintenance Manager at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Fourteen years later, he is now leading the thousands of staff working on OPG's $12.8 billion Darlington Refurbishment project. He is recognized for his vision, leadership and his tireless work supporting the workforce of the electricity industry. Mr. Allen also sits on the Board of the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association (EPSCA).

"We are delighted to recognize Mike as this year's recipient. As the leader of a critical initiative, OPG's Darlington Refurbishment, he understands and demonstrates how important people are to the outcome of a successful project," said Jim Kellett, Board Chair, EHRC. "As an inspirational leader, Mike personifies many of our key objectives for this award such as passion, employee development, communications with staff, and motivation."

The Leader of the Year award was established by EHRC in 2013 to recognize and celebrate an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their organization within the Canadian electricity industry through visionary people management strategies and leadership. The successful nominee is an individual who has affected positive change and is dedicated to ensuring that their workforce has the opportunity and skills to contribute to their company's overall strategy and success.

Please join us for a very special event on February 28th, 2018 as we celebrate Mr. Allen's contributions to the electricity workforce.

Mr. Allen will be honoured at EHRC's Awards luncheon with the largest industry players expected in attendance,

on February 28th, 2018 in downtown Toronto.

To learn more about the Awards of Excellence and to register, click
here.

EHRC's last LMI data was collected in 2011 as part of "Power in Motion". EHRC is now undertaking a comprehensive survey with industry stakeholders to update this information.

Both a demand-side survey (distributed to all industry employers and contractors) and a supply-side survey (targeted at all colleges, institutes and universities which have training programmes related to the electricity /renewable sector) are being conducted.

Completing the survey

An online version is now live and available for employers and educators to complete, which is recommended. To complete the survey online you will require a unique Access Code.

If you are an Alberta-based employer, you will have until 12:00 P.M. MST on 15th of January, 2018 to complete the survey.If you are located outside of Alberta, you will have until 12:00 P.M. MST on 31st of March, 2018 to complete the survey.

Alternative Forms of Participation

The survey can also be completed via paper format, or over the phone with the support of Malatest's research team. If you would prefer to complete the survey via a paper (hardcopy), you will be provided with the survey and a pre-paid return envelope.

Your organization may have unique and important human resources and labour needs that should be reflected in the data in the information being collected.

It is critical that we obtain input from as many stakeholders as possible in order to ensure accurate data and representation from all in the sector. We have been fortunate enough during our last studies to see over 75% of the industry workforce represented in the findings.

As a valued member of the electricity community of employers your input and participation is strongly encouraged and appreciated!

electricityhr.ca to all of our HR resources, tools, templates and reports designed by and for the Electricity industry to meet the needs of employers, employees and job seekers alike.

A solid foundation of research underpins the information that Electricity Human Resources Canada provides to industry.
Our research addresses the needs, interests and priorities of the electricity community, providing insights that inform the programs, policies and practices of Canadian electricity stakeholders.

Check out our list of available reports and resources by clickinghere.
EHRC Members will be given a password to access Member Only research and publications.

Join EHRC, employers, labour, education, and government representatives working for and with the sector, for the Electricity Workforce event of the year!

On Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 12:00 p
m - 2:00 pm., at Vantage Venues (the former St. Andrew's Club & Conference Centre) in Toronto, Ontario, come celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the Canadian electricity workforce while giving national recognition to those work to ensure that the lights stay on in Canada.

New for this year:In support of EHRC's 2017-2022 National Labour Market Study we will be hosting a session to present and discuss preliminary results from this study. The presentation will be delivered as part of the annual Awards of Excellence luncheon. The LMI presentation and discussion will be scheduled between 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. followed by a networking break and then the Awards of Excellence at 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

The format for the session will include a summary of findings and emerging themes presented by our consultants R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. and the Centre for Spatial Economics. This will be followed by an arm-chair panel dialogue and Q&A. Our panel will include representatives from education, employment and labour.

To learn more about EHRC's Awards of Excellence, sponsorship opportunities, and to register clickhere.

Electricity Human Resources Canada and Decentralised Energy Canada are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations.

Electricity Human Resources Canada is delighted to announce the signing of an MOU with Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC).

DEC is an industry association committed to the development of Canada's decentralised energy industry. DEC has established one of Canada's largest industry networks which it leverages to create opportunities for the energy industry as a whole.

The MOU was designed to foster collaboration and provide a mechanism for both organisations to actively support the field of human resources in Canada's electricity industry, as it relates to Decentralised Energy system applications.

"DEC is proud and excited about partnering with Electricity Human Resources Canada to help the workforce navigate the transitioning industry and to accelerate the development of more qualified workers to meet changing workforce demands in energy generation and delivery. Our combined networks and market knowledge make this a powerful partnership - stay tuned for workforce opportunities!" Anouk Kendall, President, Decentralised Energy Canada.

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